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CABINET CONSIDERS POLICY REGARDING NUMBER OF YEARS AN INDIVIDUAL CAN BE MARRIED BEFORE ACQUIRING CITIZENSHIP

Published 20 May 2019

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PRIME MINISTER OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AND CHAIRMAN OF CABINET, DR. THE HON. TIMOTHY HARRIS

CABINET CONSIDERS POLICY REGARDING NUMBER OF YEARS AN INDIVIDUAL CAN BE MARRIED BEFORE ACQUIRING CITIZENSHIP

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 20, 2019 (SKNIS)—The Cabinet of the Government of National Unity considered several submissions, one of which is the policy regarding the number of years an individual can be married before citizenship can be granted.

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FOOD SECURITY TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION FOR THE 2019 NATIONAL BEST VILLAGE COMPETITION

Published 20 May 2019

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FOOD SECURITY TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION FOR THE 2019 NATIONAL BEST VILLAGE COMPETITION

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 17, 2019 (SKNIS): Director of Agriculture, Melvin James, speaking at the launch of the 2019 National Best Village Competition, encouraged participants to not only focus on ornamentals and flowers during the beatification process, but use the opportunity to also plant items that can be consumed for the benefit, health and food security of the twin-island federation.

Mr. James stated at the launch that the competition comes at a time when the department is focusing on food security. The theme that the department has adopted is “Food Security for the Country-Food Security for All of Us.”

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2019 NATIONAL BEST VILLAGE COMPETITION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

Published 20 May 2019

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Carlene Henry-Morton, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism

2019 NATIONAL BEST VILLAGE COMPETITION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 17, 2019 (SKNIS): The 2019 National Best Village Competition, which is aimed at the beautification and preservation of communities and the promotion of community togetherness was officially launched at Independence Square on Friday, May 17, 2019.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Carlene Henry-Morton, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, stated that any community beautification exercise, such as the competition, is an investment in the citizens and residents of the island.

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Ministers of Health of the Americas to participate in the 72nd World Health Assembly

Published 20 May 2019

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Ministers of Health of the Americas to participate in the 72nd World Health Assembly

Geneva, 17 May 2019 (PAHO/WHO) – On 20-28 May, Health Authorities from the Americas will participate in the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The Assembly will bring together more than 4000 delegates from the 194 countries that make up the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the main health issues in the world.

During the Assembly, countries will seek agreements on how to achieve universal health coverage through primary health care, human resources for health, as well as on a global action plan on patient safety.

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Countries move towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and Chagas disease

Published 20 May 2019

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Countries move towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and Chagas disease

Since 2010, 30,800 children were born HIV-free in Latin America and the Caribbean. However, cases of congenital syphilis are increasing.

Washington, DC, 17 May 2019 (PAHO)- Countries are moving towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and Chagas, but progress has been uneven, according to a new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).